| Product: | 1α,25-Dihydroxy vitamin D3 | ||||
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| Catalog Number: | 3464 | ||||
| CAS Number: | 32222-06-3 | ||||
| Synonyms: | Calcitriol; 1α,25-Dihydroxycholecalciferol | ||||
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| Formula: | C27H44O3 | ||||
| Chemical Purity: | >97% | ||||
| Molecular Weight: | 416.64 | ||||
| Structure: |  | ||||
| Appearance: | Solid | ||||
| Category: | Vitamin D3 | ||||
| Stability: | Stable under recommended storage conditions. | ||||
| Storage: | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: -20°C | ||||
| Transportation: | IATA: Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Number: UN2811; Packing Group: I; Shipping Name: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (Calcitriol) | ||||
| Literature References: | Lin, R., and White, J.H., The pleiotropic actions of vitamin D. Bioessays, 2004, 26:21-28.; DeLuca, H.F., and Cantorna, M.T., Vitamin D: its role and uses in immunology. FASEB J., 2001, 15:2579-2585.; Jones, G., et al., Current understanding of the molecular actions of vitamin D. Physiol. Rev., 1998, 78:1193-1231. | ||||
| MSDS: | Click here. | ||||
| Applications: | Biologically active form of vitamin D3 in calcium absorption and deposition. 1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 has widespread effects on cellular differentiation and proliferation, and can modulate immune responsiveness, and central nervous system function. Recent studies suggest that 1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 acts as a chemopreventive agent against several malignancies including cancers of the prostate and colon and shows synergy with other anticancer compounds |
